Home cooking in Gdynia

A two-level, 90-square-meter apartment in a newly built investment in Gdynia was a real challenge for Paulina Kisiel.

"At studioturbo.pl, we usually design interiors for restaurants and gastrobars. Luckily this task facilitated the hosts’ passion for the art of cooking. I have designed for the owners of several Tri-City restaurants and culinary enthusiasts, which is why from the beginning of our cooperation it was clear that the kitchen would become the heart of the project.” explained the designer.

The kitchen space was designed to feature a home-like character while also having elements referring to commercial interiors. The solution to seamlessly create this space became the use of strong colors and materials. In the kitchen, Method cabinets and Fropt fronts in strong green color were used. This earthy shade poured onto the nearby wall and storage under the stairs, marking the character of space obvious from the very entrance.

Brass sheets used as wall finishing are referring to metal, industrial catering equipment. The warm, golden color brightens the room and brings light reflections. Details — cabinet knobs, faucet and individual shelf rungs — complete the composition.

The bar is the element connecting the kitchen with the rest of the apartment, which, thanks to hanging shelves displaying alcohol, encourages frequent use of this zone.

Functionally, the apartment consists of a living area located on the first level and a night area upstairs. Both zones are connected by a small internal staircase, which also visually binds together both spaces. The stairs are made of oak wood and black rungs designed along with a bookcase, wall shelves and shelves hanging above the bar so that they are interpreted as a piece of furniture connecting the two levels of the apartment in a cohesive whole.